as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
But the release seems to be saying that in addition to the members of the board and the special committee, members of the public can also send in letters nominating shows for the Legacy Award.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
As chair of the city council’s intergovernmental relations committee, Graham called for the city, county and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance to present a unified front when lobbying state legislators on public safety issues, including more funding for the local judicial system.
—Mary Ramsey
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The amendment — carving detention facilities and certain community resource buildings out of the LEED Gold mandate — cleared the committee.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Similar to the water rate process in 2023-024, the district will hold finance committee meetings that are open to the public.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
As chair of the city council’s intergovernmental relations committee, Graham called for the city, county and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance to present a unified front when lobbying state legislators on public safety issues, including more funding for the local judicial system.
—Mary Ramsey
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The amendment — carving detention facilities and certain community resource buildings out of the LEED Gold mandate — cleared the committee.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Similar to the water rate process in 2023-024, the district will hold finance committee meetings that are open to the public.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
Noun
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If The Observer’s panel of predictors were NFL teams, none would be in the postseason.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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An arbitration hearing enables the Royals and a player — including his agent and attorney — to have a panel of neutral arbitrators determine the value of the player’s contract for the coming season (in this case, 2026).—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The new Wylie store is set to be at 2710 W FM 544, according to the commission document.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Retailers also think the commission structure should be revisited.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers file hundreds of bills each year and hold a flurry of subcommittee and committee meetings, public hearings and floor votes.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The trade association outlined its concerns over consolidation in a statement to a House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, which is holding a hearing on Wednesday on competition in digital streaming.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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